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Finance Support
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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The Opportunity:
The Ministry of Highways is seeking an Administrative Support - Finance team member for a permanent position in Saskatoon. Reporting to the Program Support Finance Supervisor, you will provide financial administrative support services for the Ministry of Highways. The successful candidate will form part of the administration team that serves a wide range of clients, including, but not limited to, various Ministry staff, Ministry executives, branches, divisions, and external stakeholders.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and process documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper files; update, retrieve, and archive records according to procedures.
- Enter, update, and verify data in databases, spreadsheets, and ministry systems.
- Produce routine reports and summaries to support program operations.
- Respond to phone, email, and in‑person inquiries; provide information or direct clients to appropriate staff.
- Experience processing administrative transactions, applications, and financial documents, including government payments, invoices, receipts, and expense reports.
- Monitor and code expenditures; assist with basic budget tracking.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and ensure timely document distribution.
- Maintain office supplies and equipment; coordinate orders and track inventory.
- Schedule and support meetings, events, and staff activities by preparing materials and managing calendars.
- Create, update, and organize case files or client information for review by program staff.
- Check documents and data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies.
- Provide basic support for office software and equipment troubleshooting.
- Maintain confidentiality, adhere to records-management standards, and work collaboratively to support efficient, client-focused office operations.
Job Capabilities:
As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:
- Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
- Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
- Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
- Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
- Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
- Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
You will have knowledge of:
- accounting principles and practices;
- the Financial Administration Manual;
- office filing procedures and systems;
- word processing, spreadsheet and database software; and
- basic accounting processes.
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level B)
- Critical Thinking (Level A)
- Digital Skills (Level A)
- Interacting with Others (Level A)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
- Managing Self (Level A)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
- Data Literacy (Level A)
- Influence (Level A)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
- Managing Organizational Resources (Level B)
Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer:
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
The Ministry of Highways provides a safe, reliable transportation system to support Saskatchewan’s growth and quality of life. We manage and develop an integrated sustainable transportation system that supports economic growth and promotes the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Saskatchewan's road network is the largest in Canada which consists of around 26,500 km of provincial highways. We operate and maintain approximately 700 bridges, 12 ferries, one barge and 16 northern airports. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.More about this job
Responsibilities
The Finance Support administrator will process documents, payments and expense reports, maintain files and records, and answer inquiries from ministry staff and external clients. The role also includes coding expenditures, producing routine reports and coordinating office supplies and meetings.
Requirements
Candidates need knowledge of accounting principles, basic accounting processes and office filing systems, plus proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Strong communication, digital skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a client-focused office are also expected.
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Basic accounting processes
- Financial Administration Manual
- Expenditure coding
- Invoice processing
- Expense report processing
- Budget tracking
- Office filing systems
- Records management
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet software
- Database software
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- Report preparation
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Digital skills
- Client service
- Scheduling
- Inventory tracking
- Confidentiality
- Document proofreading
- Basic IT troubleshooting
- Collaboration
Benefits
- Pension plan
- Vacation and scheduled days off
- Other leave
- Career growth and advancement
- Flexible work arrangements
Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- administrative support
- finance administration
- accounts payable
- invoices
- expense reports
- expenditure coding
- budget tracking
- records management
- spreadsheets
- database
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- government
- Ministry of Highways
- Saskatoon
- file management
- data entry
- office administration
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible hours
- Retirement plan
Tools
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Database software
- Ministry systems
Languages
- English